It seems like we have some new people on just starting phase one. This thread is for those on phase one either for the first time or coming back to phase 1 after being on phase 2 for awhile. Feel free to post menus, questions or just comments on how you are doing. Those of us who are in phase 2 will do our best to answer your questions.

Okay, D1, P1 for me. Here's the day and the dinner I've planned:

B: 2 eggs scrambled w/onions & tomatoes, 8 oz skim milk, multi-vitamin
L: Beef fajitas on salad greens, 1 Tbsp. RF Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz. tea w/ 2 splenda packets
S: Small salad
D: Baked pork chop, steamed green beans, salad
D: SF Fudgesicle

32 oz. H2O so far with 32 oz. more planned for the day

Exercise: 2 miles WATP dvd

Me again! Guess I'm all alone on P1?

Weighed-in this morning at 3 lbs less than yesterday at the same time. Love to see all that water weight whoosh away!

B: 1 1/2 eggs scrambled w/onion, tomatoes, and leftover beef fajitas, 8 oz skim milk, multi-vitamin
S: carrots (not SB-friendly, I know, but all I had in the office fridge)
L: Canned salmon w/light mayo on salad, iced tea w/ 2 packets splenda
S: 2 celery stalks, 1 ps mozzarella string cheese
D: sauteed round steak w/ squash and tomatoes, cauliflower, salad
D: SF Fudgesicle

Water: 32 oz. so far w/ 30+ more planned
Exercise: 3 miles WATP dvd, stretching and abs

Hey Phase I folks....where are you?

Hi there...
haven't exactly started yet....still reading and getting ready...
I guess I can post what I've done each day in getting ready to get on the beach...
Today-Starting to get used to "no bread" etc. and starting to incorporate some SB things, although not totally yet
For breakfast I had 2 eggs / banana (won't be having fruit once I start)
Snack- yogurt
Lunch- tuna salad
Dinner- going to make my first dinner from the new book I just received
Tonight- read some more

Di

Hi, all!
I haven't exactly started yet, although I am eating healthier. I have to wait till payday on Fri to shop. But I got a few things, so I figured I'd just jump in the best I could.
Kim, congradulations on the loss! Doesn't it feel great and motivate you? I'm looking forward to seeing the scale go down.
Here's what I've done today, with what I have:
B - 1 breakfast quiche cup from the book - I'm in love!!!
L - seasoned ground turkey & FF refried beans & a little lettuce on a tortilla with salsa (not enough veggies to make taco salad)
D - will be herb roast chicken & broccoli
S - celery, cherry tomatoes, plain yogurt with splenda & vanilla extract

I guess not to bad for an impromtu start.

I'm starting tomorrow. My birthday was yesterday and we always celebrate birthdays with a lunch out with the girls at work. Luckily there's only 8 of us in our group, and the birthdays are spread out over the year. The rest of the time I brown-bag lunches.

I've got my shopping done, except for a few lean meat items I want to stock up on tonight at sale prices.
My menus are planned for the next week.
Gym bag is packed. Unfortunately sitting at home where I accidently left it, but packed nontheless.
I've backed off the sweets for the last 2 days trying to ease my way onto the Beach. I have a small ziploc full of Oreos in the bottom of my bag, but I think they're going in our breakroom.

I think the only thing left to do is load up my m3p player with some new songs. I was going to try the coolrunning couch to 5k podcast, but that music is too "new age" for me. I felt like I was walking inside an elevator.

Here is my Big Q do you think it's better to do Ph1 for a few days take a break for 1 day I have a wedding next week then get back on and continue?

Nice to see people gearing up to go!

KO, I think it's best to go ahead and start P1 asap. Then, on wedding day, be as P1-friendly as you can be. (I.e., skip the toast, skip the bread and mashed potatoes, eat lots of veggies and whatever meat is available, but the leanest if it's an option and you like it). Being a little off for one day will doubtfully affect your P1 altogether. If that's not possible, just skip wedding day altogether and get back on track the next day!

Thanks for the input Kim! Starting with Ph2 is leaving me cravetastic!!

Day 1
B: 2 poached eggs, veggie juice (ew yuck I hate that stuff)
L: chicken thighs x2, spinach salad with feta, green and red peppers
D: ?! not hungry but know I should eat.
Snack: decaf coffee + sweetner

Noticed - was able to walk away from donuts today and the open bag of chips left over in my car from a weekend carpooling others. I have been off bread and apparent sugar for almost a week now but just officially on SBD today. Cravings - not so bad. Not drinking enough water though - always an issue.

Exercise - should I be? I heard no because blood sugars all off and could hurt self (pass out).

flamejobgrrl: Welcome to the beach! I work out on P1. I was able to walk three fast miles last night with no problem. But, I've also done P1 twice before and know how my body will react. I think it's a great idea to continue or start exercising on P1 as long as it's low impact and doesn't affect you too much. I just pay attention to my body and stop if I feel lightheaded or dizzy or too weak. It's up to you, though.

Great job walking away from those donuts - they're a BIG weakness of mine!

~Kim

i exercised and never passed out on phase one. I'd say start walking and stop if you start to feel dizzy.

flamejobgirl - If you have already been exercising then you can probably continue it during phase 1 although you may need to reduce the intensity. Eating beans and getting sufficient dairy will help provide the necessary carbs for you to exercise and feel better during phase 1. By the way, chicken should be white meat only so technically chicken thighs are not allowed. I do eat them occasionally myself but it is best if you can switch to breasts. Great job on passing up the donuts and chips!